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My takeaway was that after 3000 miles Shmee thinks its a great value and that it is simply fun. You cannot measure "fun." Once again, for people who aren't rich and can't afford supercars, the Emira is really special. But it absolutely plays like a tv commercial! EDIT: And that he is driving...

August 2021 deposit. Number 41. No sniff either.

I read the article. Not sure what to think about this. The first thing that comes to mind is that there has to be drivers that may not simply be aware of the ramifications of disabling safety controls and an online course may bring awareness. Once a car gets out of control there is no coming...

Are you implying they may pause production until certification is certain?

Everyone keeps saying wait for the base model but in my mind I have to assume there is a chance that Lotus could cut production and you may not get a car. That has been my worry all along, will I get a BASE car that I spec. The way Lotus has rolled out this vehicle I think it would be silly to...

I have always thought the opposite on these. If someone works 20 years, drives a modest car, and wants to spend 10K extra to get a car 10 months earlier, I have no issue with that. It's hard to dictate how someone else should spend their money. I agree the ADM issue is troubling but we all...

Well spec is very important to me so I am not jumping line to get a car I really don't want. I am keeping the car forever so I would rather wait two more years. If I was rich, well then I would snap it up. Oddly enough I thought about the I4 today instead of the V6...

Yes it was the Lotus Driving Experience in Atlanta. Skidpad, Autocross, and the Road Course. I drove an automatic and wouldn't hesitate to get one in an automatic. A weekend/fun car doesn't have to be a manual for me. Most of my weekend driving is done before 9am so there isn't any traffic...

I am here and reading. As of now I am thinking if things go really really well maybe I can get an Evora after I get my Emira. It really is the "true" car to have. Lotus really should have come out with the Emira first, then came out with the Evora. Driving that Evora on a wet skidpad may be...

This just confirms what we all know, Lotus is struggling. This news along with posts in other threads makes me now start to consider that being an August 2021 North American deposit holder who is slated for a BASE that I may be looking at 2026 for delivery. I am just anxious to know whether or...

Ok, I need to get back off the roller coaster and not get my hopes up yet.

I like all three parts too. Hopefully they will be able to give a rendering of what the car would look like in your individual spec. I assume you would have different color options so it would be nice to see each option. 5k is steep though.

Great spec. My second choice behind DV is Vivid with almost the same spec as yours. Are you getting an Auto as shown in your pics?

Short excerpt. Cyber Tires have a sensor that communicates with a vehicle's computers. The car knows the type of tire, whether it's the winter or summer version, the recommended pressure, the load index, and the speed rating. The system can monitor things like the level of wear, temperature...

Saw this online and thought it was interesting and wanted to share. https://www.motor1.com/news/677033/2026-aston-martin-ev-will-use-pirelli-cyber-tires/amp/

When I first placed my deposit I never thought I would be priced out of the car. But unfortunately it's now a possibility. By the time NA BASE camp moves forward, who knows what the price will be. I believe I will be looking at 120K plus out the door by the time my number is called if I want...

This is a great theory. You sell 6000 Evoras in 10 years. You launch a new car and get 5000 deposits in two months. Problems abound including some of your own making. Jack the price up to reduce demand. To me it actually makes good business sense unfortunately. In the end Lotus is a business.

When you don't want a Porsche, Vette, or M Car your options start to get slim. So Supras were high on my list.

@Concept24 @Green You guys had me searching on Autotrader. When I saw the Supras I also searched C8s and saw a ton of those. Would love for this to be its own thread to discuss. Seems like markets have changed.

I think there is a good chance that if Lotus puts out more information it will just get picked apart even further if its anything but 700 NA FEs on a ship. My honest opinion is that this launch gradually got away from Lotus and Lotus cannot predict to a certain degree of accuracy anything at...

From his Avatar it looks like Hethel with yellow calipers and silver wheels. Yes, pics please!

I hear a lot of people saying that their dealership didn't charge them an ADM. Then they go on to say "'Well I have bought 4 vehicles from them."

It seems as though the ADM is for those who really want the car first. Not agreeing or disagreeing just thinking of the psychology and why this is happening. Then I ask myself how much, if any, would I pay to get my Emira faster? Knowing the loyalty of car enthusiasts my gut instinct tells me...

What a great car. I always keep Evora's loaded into my autotrader favorites and I saw a red one late last year that I really wanted. This car exemplifies what Gavan K. said that once you drive it, you will realize what you have been missing. And this color works perfect for this car. Let's...

Didn't hear about this but I am excited. However I read "Halo" in the article. Doesn't Halo = $$$? Even though I can't afford one, I am disappointed the GTAm didn't make it to the US. I hope at least this car, if they build it, makes it to the US.

Please decline if you would rather not answer this. Can you state what other cars you have had on the Nürburgring and compare it to the Emira?

That's what I am talking about!

Great write up again. Thank you.

People are having issues though and a lot seems tied to water egress. I can admit I can be over careful. With other brands I have had that were "fickle" I followed every little tip that forum members seemingly figured out to avoid issues. For example not letting the fueling pump completely...

I re-read the thread and didn't see you discuss how your car was exposed to water. Can you remember any big thunderstorms or car washing you have done? I remember a year or so ago we had a picture of the chassis with all the wiring and wiring looms in it. Is there a silver lining in the...

I guess my thinking was that high velocity can breach the seal but volume of water from a big thunderstorm cannot breach the seal. And if high velocity breaches it can leak and make it anywhere under the bodywork. Your comment concerned me because my car will be stored with a car cover outside...

Maybe it's velocity not volume?

You missed my point.

I will probably get pounced for this but isn't buying a car like this "hope for the best but be prepared for the worst."? First off all lemon laws and defects impact all cars and all brands. Everyone on this forum has a story or knows someone who went through a nightmare with a new car or...

And as everyone knows the Radford is based on the Exige chassis. Jubu I believe has the Camry engined tuned to 600HP. That's why I don't get the whole "modern" engine debate. A lot has do due with the tuning so you can't just say Camry engine, that over simplifies it. And to stay on topic...

Me as well. I am on the fence with this. The wing seems too sporty, track for the streamlined Emira. I would prefer something that looked stock. Plus nothing else on the car is over the top. Again, not trashing it totally but don't think it's my taste.

I have a CTEK charger with another car and I leave it on charge all the time unless I am driving it.

Any chance the passenger seat, passenger window, and the passenger mirror are all coming from the same wiring loom? I wonder.

Good to hear! What was your spec again?

My understanding has always been you must win at something. C8- Power, Speed, Price Emira- Fun Factor, Looks, Steering/Handling Porsche- Owner Experience, Capable, Quality Now you just take your pick in what you need in a sports car.